Giant Defy Specs?

When we talk about GIANT bikes, I think that frames are the best parts of bikes, often combined with very poor equipment. A few days ago, I bought a new TCR 1 triple just because couldn't found naked frame, put DA 7800 on them and now selling original triple mechanics. Quite same for Defy's.
Must say, I'm just fascinated with these frames. For example, tapered oversized two diameters aloy steerer in this lowcost range, its just unseen.

It's not unusual at all, a lot of it is down to exchange rates and also supply - in recent years the strong pound fed back down the supply chain to buy better components, the pound isn't so strong any more + when manufacturers are speccing their models for different markets I'm guessing they have to take a punt on what level the local currency will be at in relation to the currency they are buying raw materials and components in and paying for shipping - that'll be dollars in the main, but not exclusively so. They probably also have to try and work out what their competitors will be doing so they don't end up with a range of bikes that's way out of line on price or spec with similar rivals.

Not a silly question. I haven't looked at Giant specifically, but this practice is not unusual and I think is more prevalent amongst entry-level bikes where competition is fiercest and margins are pretty tight in the first place